SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North

SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North is a three star hotel at 2200 Stacey Dr in Reading, Pennsylvania, on the northern side of the city in the Muhlenberg Township area of Berks County. The property operates as a franchised member of the SureStay Hotel Group, the midscale and economy brand family created by Best Western Hotels and Resorts, which means guests book under a nationally recognized name while the day to day operation is handled locally. The hotel serves a mix of travelers: people passing through on the Route 61 and Route 222 corridors, families visiting relatives in the Reading area, contractors and crews working regional jobs, and visitors in town for events, sports tournaments and seasonal attractions across Berks County.

The hotel is a standard interior corridor property with a front desk staffed for guest arrivals, a lobby breakfast area, a fitness room and surface parking on site. Reservations and questions can be handled by phone at +1 610-371-0500, and the desk is the point of contact for group blocks, extended stays, late arrival notes and accessibility requests.

The SureStay Plus brand and what it includes

SureStay Hotel Group was introduced by Best Western as a collection of independently owned hotels operating under shared brand standards, with several tiers. The Plus tier sits above the entry level SureStay designation and carries a defined package of inclusions rather than charging for them separately. At this location that package covers complimentary breakfast, free Wi Fi throughout the building, free on site parking and access to the fitness area. Stays are eligible for the Best Western Rewards program, so points earned here can be used across the wider Best Western portfolio, which is a practical consideration for frequent travelers who already hold membership.

The brand position is straightforward value lodging rather than full service. There is no on site restaurant, room service or concierge desk, and the property is not designed around conference business. What it does provide is a clean, air conditioned room, a free hot breakfast and a quiet place to sleep within a short drive of Reading's main commercial strips.

Rooms and in room features

Guest rooms are available in standard double and king configurations, with air conditioning and individual climate control in each room. A portion of the inventory consists of king rooms fitted with in room jacuzzi tubs, which are frequently requested by couples marking anniversaries, birthdays or weekend getaways, and by guests who want extra space to unwind after a long drive. These rooms tend to book first on weekends and around holidays, so calling ahead is the most reliable way to secure one.

Typical room furnishings include a work surface, television, in room coffee service and bathroom amenities. The entire property is smoke free, both in guest rooms and in public areas. Accessible rooms and accessible routes through the building are available, and guests who need a roll in shower, a grab bar equipped bathroom, a lower bed height or a room close to the entrance should mention those requirements at the time of booking so the appropriate room can be held.

Breakfast

A complimentary breakfast is served each morning in the lobby dining area and is one of the features guests most often associate with the property. The spread is built around a self serve waffle station alongside hot items, with breads and pastries, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. The arrangement is casual, with seating in the lobby area, and the hot items rotate through the week. Travelers who need to be on the road very early may want to confirm serving hours with the front desk the night before, since breakfast begins at a set time each morning.

Amenities and facilities

• Free Wi Fi available throughout the building
• Free on site parking, including space for larger vehicles in most conditions
• Complimentary hot breakfast with a waffle station
• Fitness center for registered guests
• In room jacuzzi tubs in select king rooms
• Air conditioning in all guest rooms
• Smoke free building
• Accessible rooms and accessible entry
• Golf listed among the property amenities, with several public courses operating in the surrounding Berks County area

Guests should note that the hotel does not have a swimming pool, a business center or an airport shuttle, and it is not a pet friendly property. Travelers with service animals should discuss their needs directly with the front desk.

Location and what is nearby

Stacey Drive sits in the commercial corridor north of downtown Reading, within easy reach of Route 61, which runs north toward Leesport, Shoemakersville and Hamburg and south into the city. Route 222 and the interchange network connecting Reading with Allentown, Lancaster and the Interstate 78 corridor are a short drive away, making the location workable for anyone covering territory across eastern Pennsylvania. Reading Regional Airport, a general aviation field, is close to this part of the township.

The surrounding area holds a dense cluster of chain restaurants, fast food, supermarkets, pharmacies and big box retail, so evening meals and last minute supplies do not require a long trip. Downtown Reading, with Santander Arena and the Santander Performing Arts Center, is a short drive south, as is the FirstEnergy Stadium ballpark that hosts the Reading Fightin Phils. Other Berks County draws within comfortable driving distance include the Pagoda on Mount Penn, the Reading Public Museum, the shopping district in Wyomissing, Blue Marsh Lake for boating and hiking, the outdoor retail destination in Hamburg and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary ridge to the north. Hershey, Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley are all reachable as day trips.

Practical information for guests

Check in begins at 3:00 PM and check out is at 11:00 AM. Guests arriving earlier in the day can usually leave luggage at the desk while a room is prepared, and late check out requests are handled case by case depending on occupancy. Parking is free and does not require a permit or validation. Because the hotel is independently operated under the SureStay Plus banner, questions about group rates, multi night stays, room type availability and local recommendations are best directed to the front desk by phone at +1 610-371-0500 rather than through a general reservation line.

For travelers who want a familiar brand standard, a free breakfast, free parking and a north Reading location with quick highway access, the property covers the practical requirements of a working trip or a weekend visit to Berks County.